why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Racer X 69 · 03-25-2020, 01:19 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Every morning I wake up with a song stuck in my head. I think it's because I have tinnitus in both ears, yes, even my deaf ear, it helps me keep my mind off the ringing.
Sometimes it's a song I haven't heard in years. The other morning it was Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.
I was very pleased with this morning's selection, Don't Worry Be Happy.
May all of you try not to worry, and be happy.

Don't happy, be worried.

bertwert · 03-25-2020, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

The forum obviously decided I was posting too much spam or something.

I thought that maybe it was down. But after 24 hours, I thought maybe it was me as no mention on social media. Reset my IP and here I am!

It seemed like a really long time with this staying at home thing...

It still doesn't like me... had to go get my IP unblocked...

slartibartfast01 · 03-25-2020, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Suicide straps as they're affectionately called. Still common on and off piste for tele skiers. Mandatory on many hills if you don't have brakes.

If had a good fall with them helicoptering and hitting my head. Luckily it wasn't backcountry, so I was wearing a helmet.

You were obviously a better skier than me

bertwert · 03-25-2020, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

It still doesn't like me... had to go get my IP unblocked...

On reflection... it's good to take breaks from the forum... but does it have to be when I'm self-isolating at home?

Racer X 69 · 03-25-2020, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Every morning I wake up with a song stuck in my head. I think it's because I have tinnitus in both ears, yes, even my deaf ear, it helps me keep my mind off the ringing.
Sometimes it's a song I haven't heard in years. The other morning it was Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.
I was very pleased with this morning's selection, Don't Worry Be Happy.
May all of you try not to worry, and be happy.

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Don't happy, be worried.

OK, here.

You Tube

bertwert · 03-25-2020, 01:26 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

You were obviously a better skier than me

Well, I grew up and learned to ski at one of the most extreme ski hills in North America...

bertwert · 03-25-2020, 01:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Whenever I hear the phrase 'don't worry' this is the song that comes to mind:

You Tube

slartibartfast01 · 03-25-2020, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Well, I grew up and learned to ski at one of the most extreme ski hills in North America...

I went to Breckenridge and surrounding areas for a couple of weeks and suffered from the altitude. Somehow acquired a blister on my eardrum as well which caused a strange echo effect. Breckenridge Brewery was very acceptable though.

**clackers** · 03-25-2020, 03:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Is it a socioeconomic thing? I know many of the Northern suburbs are pretty affluent, but the couple of times I was in Sydney I didn't pay much attention to whether there was an apparent difference in people visiting Bondi and Manly.

Yep, I quite like the suburb of Bondi. Despite being an eastern suburb, it's not reached the status yet of some of the others and it's a bit like St Kilda in my home city of Melbourne, a bit bohemian still, and has (or had) its share of international backpackers.

Median house price in Manly is (or was!) just under $3 million.

Parallax · 03-25-2020, 03:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

Median house price in Manly is (or was!) just under $3 million.

Good God! And I thought California was ridiculous.

MarkJerling · 03-25-2020, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Yep, I quite like the suburb of Bondi. Despite being an eastern suburb, it's not reached the status yet of some of the others and it's a bit like St Kilda in my home city of Melbourne, a bit bohemian still, and has (or had) its share of international backpackers.

Median house price in Manly is (or was!) just under $3 million.

The St Kilda Amusement Park is like stepping back 50 years into the past. Very cool.

dbs · 03-25-2020, 06:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Why would anyone even go to Bondi if you can go to Manly or the other Northern beaches instead?

Hi Mr Fox

Because ....... they are New South Welshmen / Sydneysiders ..

Dave

**clackers** · 03-25-2020, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Good God! And I thought California was ridiculous.

Yeah, I wish I could say Melbourne was a lot better, but it's not great, either.

Both cities are regularly top five in The Economist best places in the world to live (I think Melbourne actually topped it five times in a row or some such), but the price of housing is a definite negative.

**clackers** · 03-25-2020, 09:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The St Kilda Amusement Park is like stepping back 50 years into the past. Very cool.

More than 100! Supposedly some of the Coney Island designers were involved back in 1912. I took this with the Sigma 12-24mm on the K-1. That's a guy from the same walkabout photoshoot in the foreground, nice bloke, but can't remember his name.

tim60 · 03-25-2020, 10:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Good God! And I thought California was ridiculous.

But at least the houses in Manly are three times the size as those here, for the same money.

Oh, and the houses in Manly normally come with a proper place to put the car. The ones here have street parking in streets where more resident and residents guest parking permits are issued than there are parking spaces.

03-25-2020, 03:35 PM - 1 Like	#76449
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Is it a socioeconomic thing? I know many of the Northern suburbs are pretty affluent, but the couple of times I was in Sydney I didn't pay much attention to whether there was an apparent difference in people visiting Bondi and Manly. Yep, I quite like the suburb of Bondi. Despite being an eastern suburb, it's not reached the status yet of some of the others and it's a bit like St Kilda in my home city of Melbourne, a bit bohemian still, and has (or had) its share of international backpackers. Median house price in Manly is (or was!) just under $3 million. Last edited by clackers; 03-25-2020 at 03:41 PM.

03-25-2020, 10:10 PM - 1 Like	#76455
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Parallax Good God! And I thought California was ridiculous. But at least the houses in Manly are three times the size as those here, for the same money. Oh, and the houses in Manly normally come with a proper place to put the car. The ones here have street parking in streets where more resident and residents guest parking permits are issued than there are parking spaces. Last edited by tim60; 03-25-2020 at 10:15 PM.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by robtcorl Every morning I wake up with a song stuck in my head. I think it's because I have tinnitus in both ears, yes, even my deaf ear, it helps me keep my mind off the ringing. Sometimes it's a song I haven't heard in years. The other morning it was Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow. I was very pleased with this morning's selection, Don't Worry Be Happy. May all of you try not to worry, and be happy. Don't happy, be worried.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by bertwert The forum obviously decided I was posting too much spam or something. I thought that maybe it was down. But after 24 hours, I thought maybe it was me as no mention on social media. Reset my IP and here I am! It seemed like a really long time with this staying at home thing... It still doesn't like me... had to go get my IP unblocked...

03-25-2020, 01:22 PM	#76443
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by bertwert Suicide straps as they're affectionately called. Still common on and off piste for tele skiers. Mandatory on many hills if you don't have brakes. If had a good fall with them helicoptering and hitting my head. Luckily it wasn't backcountry, so I was wearing a helmet. You were obviously a better skier than me

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by bertwert It still doesn't like me... had to go get my IP unblocked... On reflection... it's good to take breaks from the forum... but does it have to be when I'm self-isolating at home?

03-25-2020, 01:26 PM - 3 Likes	#76446
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 You were obviously a better skier than me Well, I grew up and learned to ski at one of the most extreme ski hills in North America...

03-25-2020, 01:42 PM	#76448
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by bertwert Well, I grew up and learned to ski at one of the most extreme ski hills in North America... I went to Breckenridge and surrounding areas for a couple of weeks and suffered from the altitude. Somehow acquired a blister on my eardrum as well which caused a strange echo effect. Breckenridge Brewery was very acceptable though.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by clackers Median house price in Manly is (or was!) just under $3 million. Good God! And I thought California was ridiculous.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by clackers Yep, I quite like the suburb of Bondi. Despite being an eastern suburb, it's not reached the status yet of some of the others and it's a bit like St Kilda in my home city of Melbourne, a bit bohemian still, and has (or had) its share of international backpackers. Median house price in Manly is (or was!) just under $3 million. The St Kilda Amusement Park is like stepping back 50 years into the past. Very cool.

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03-25-2020, 09:01 PM	#76453
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Parallax Good God! And I thought California was ridiculous. Yeah, I wish I could say Melbourne was a lot better, but it's not great, either. Both cities are regularly top five in The Economist best places in the world to live (I think Melbourne actually topped it five times in a row or some such), but the price of housing is a definite negative.

03-25-2020, 09:02 PM - 1 Like	#76454
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by MarkJerling The St Kilda Amusement Park is like stepping back 50 years into the past. Very cool. More than 100! Supposedly some of the Coney Island designers were involved back in 1912. I took this with the Sigma 12-24mm on the K-1. That's a guy from the same walkabout photoshoot in the foreground, nice bloke, but can't remember his name.